Since the School of Music considers artistic talent in the review process, students must audition for consideration to music programs.
School of Music
School of Music
Making Music Together
The School of Music is a welcoming community of musicians, composers, educators, therapists, and researchers where you’ll meet collaborators and mentors committed to your lifelong success. Faculty and students embrace the transformative power of music to amplify beauty and positive change, in a one-of-a-kind environment that embraces experience and creative risk.
Ohio University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Top 20%
of music schools in the U.S.
1917
The school began
1883
Our first piano lessons
Make Music with Us
Enthusiasts of all levels and backgrounds are welcome at our 2026-27 special events.
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Popular Music DayOct. 17, 2026Popular Music Day at Ohio University is an immersive event for high school musicians who want to explore contemporary music-making in a collaborative, creative university setting.
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Honor Choir FestivalOct. 22-23, 2026The Ohio University High School Honor Choir Festival brings together outstanding high school singers from across the region to rehearse and perform in a vibrant, collegiate musical environment.
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Horn DayNov. 22, 2026Bring your positive energy (and of course your horn), and we'll provide professional horn players, expertise and a great time! Join us for a full day of practice, workshops, mentoring, and horns!
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Honor Band FestivalDec. 3-5, 2026Please join us for Ohio University Honor Band Festival, an inspiring three days of music making with the acclaimed, woodwind, brass, and percussion faculty.
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Honor Orchestra and String SummitDec. 4 & 5, 2026Please join us on the beautiful campus of Ohio University for an inspiring weekend of music making with the acclaimed string faculty in the School of Music.
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Trombone DayFeb. 7, 2027Trombone Day will include a group warm-up, master classes, mass trombone choir, and a final concert. High school and college students are strongly encouraged to participate.
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Woodwind DayMarch 20, 2027Join the Ohio University woodwind faculty, special guests and current students for a full day of fun and educational woodwind activities for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone.
Students & Faculty in the News
Marching 110 Voted #1 College Marching Band by USA TODAY
The “Most Exciting Band in the Land” has earned the top spot in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice Award for Best College Marching Band.
Our Music Students & Faculty!
Our tight-knit community of musicians gives students and faculty a strong sense of connection.
Christopher and Katherine Fisher Share Passion for Teaching Piano
The renowned pianists, dedicated educators, and longtime Athens residents share what makes teaching, performing, and living in this creative college town so meaningful.
Indigo Girls Reunite with the OHIO Symphony Orchestra
A once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity became a twice-in-a-lifetime experience as the Indigo Girls returned to perform with OHIO music students.
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Music Events
Visiting Artist Celia Pym: MENDING
Wednesday, October 21
12:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Trisolini Gallery (Baker Center)
Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom
Wednesday, October 21
7:30 PM — 10:00 PM
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Visiting Artist Celia Pym: MENDING
Thursday, October 22
12:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Trisolini Gallery (Baker Center)
Visiting Artist Celia Pym: MENDING
Friday, October 23
12:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Trisolini Gallery (Baker Center)